Environment Washington’s climate woes: First wildfires, then debris flow Dry soil in burn scars can lead to roaring earthen rivers that are more powerful than mudslides. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 16, 2023
Environment Already-endangered WA salmon may take a hit from flooding As region's rivers overflowed from historic rainfall, the next generation of the struggling fish may have been swept away, too. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / December 23, 2021
Environment Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 18, 2021
Environment Will the last farmer to leave Puget Sound please wish us luck? A farm near Yakima, where irrigation is often critical (Washington State Department of Ecology) by Berit Anderson / January 31, 2012
Tech Greater volunteering in Seattle: Just an app away? A small local group is trying to make volunteering easier and more spontaneous across King County. But the shoestring effort faces challenges. by Berit Anderson / September 16, 2012
Environment The greenest commercial building on earth rises in Seattle The super-green Bullitt Center under construction by Berit Anderson / July 22, 2012
Crosscut Tout: Social business arrives on the big screen Ayesha, a social business woman featured in Bonsai People. by Berit Anderson / April 17, 2012
Culture Seattle Interactive Conference: Dispatches from a digital world Snippets from a day of digital mania at the Seattle Interactive Conference. by Berit Anderson / October 30, 2012
Seattle Weekender: Bike to work, Seattle's circus children and banned ballets A bike rider checks messages while at a street corner. by Berit Anderson / May 17, 2012